Max Rogers of La Grange received his Eagle Scout award on Dec. 6. Max is the Senior Patrol Leader with Troop 200, chartered by the La Grange Presbyterian Church. Max is a junior at Oldham County High School.

Always believe in miracles. That is what all of us need to remember as we enter into another Christmas season. There is plenty of cynicism and skepticism to go around, but I say focus on the miracle that God became human in Jesus Christ and that miracle can give us hope no matter what situation we find ourselves in. I found an old story from Guidepost Magazine’s book Christmas Miracles, c. 2008. The story is edited, for this article, but the full version can be found on the internet. It always brings a tear of joy to my eyes.

One local organization is hoping for a big Christmas gift this holiday season: 10 acres of land.

The Humane Society of Oldham County, an independent no-kill shelter not affiliated with any other Humane Society groups, is hoping for the land to open a new community center, adoption location and spay/neuter clinic, the volunteers who run the organization said.

When Thomas Adams was just six weeks old, he was diagnosed with Hydrocephalus, otherwise known as Water Head Syndrome.

The condition seemingly went away, but a few years ago, at 27-years-old, Adams’ seizures and other complications came back in full force.

After several procedures and various therapy sessions, Adams was on the road to recovery. It was during this time that Adams became involved with the Fred Astaire Dance Studio and using ballroom dance as a form of therapy for his condition.